RestaurantsMerseysideLiverpoolL1

survey result

Summary

£45
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A reliable, slick operation… always busy”: It all started in this “crowded” converted former bank for ex-barrister Nisha Katona, who has taken the Indian street-food formula she pioneered here and created one of the UK’s better small restaurant groups, nowadays with over 25 outlets around the country. The formula? Dishes are “authentically Indian”, “tasty, vibrant and good value”. Top Menu Tip – “love the chat bombs and the Goan fish curry”.

Summary

£43
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Ex-barrister Nisha Katona is nowadays one of the UK’s foremost restaurateurs on the success of her national chain, of which this “welcoming” and still mega-popular street-food café in a converted former bank was the original (and celebrates its tenth year in 2024). “Always a good choice for all the family: even the young ones will try the food here”“a very different take on Indian food, including some Indo-Chinese dishes that don’t normally get much of an airing”. Top Menu Tips – “favourite items include Gunpowder Chicken, Maa’s Lamb Chops, Butter Chicken and House Lamb Curry… the cocktails are definitely worth trying too”.

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£42
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Former barrister Nisha Katona established the template for what is now an 18-strong (and counting) Indian street food chain with the 2014 launch of this “amazing conversion of an old bank”, serving “fabulous dishes” in a “vibrant atmosphere, full of hustle and bustle”. The “excellent value tiffin boxes” and “delicious yoghurt chaat bombs” are singled out for particular praise. Top Tip – “avoid sitting on one of the gimmicky swings, which prevent you from raising your elbows to eat!”.

Summary

£41
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Nisha Katona’s burgeoning chain has grown from its Pool base to number 12 outposts in total and is finally eyeing up a London opening – in Fitzrovia, on the former site of Côte Brasserie. Reporters “absolutely adore” its “Indian street food with a UK twist” (featuring “lovely, tasty and original flavours”, and served in tiffins), abetted by “good cocktails”.

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Mowgli Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Mowgli Restaurant in L1, Liverpool by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Mowgli restaurant.
Joyce N
Best Indian food we have tasted outside Ind...
Reviewed 5 months, 21 days ago

"Best Indian food we have tasted outside India. Loved the 'tapas' concept - great for those of us with smaller appetites. All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful. Mowgli is definitely on our return list."

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David C
A change from the average Indian restaurant...
Reviewed 10 months, 18 days ago

"A change from the average Indian restaurant with an interesting and different menu and offering incredible value. Whatever you do don’t miss trying the Yoghurt Chat Bombs!"

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always   £20.00

Starter Main Pudding
£3.20 £11.50 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.50
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Bread £3.75
Service 10.00%
Opening hours
Monday11:30 am‑10 pm
Tuesday11:30 am‑10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am‑10 pm
Thursday11:30 am‑10 pm
Friday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am‑9:30 pm

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